The Pearl of Africa- Uganda is an East African nation, well known for luxury travel. Her neighbours Kenya and Tanzania are famous for their diverse wildlife and good for game drives, while D.R. Congo and Rwanda shelter the endangered mountain gorillas.
Uganda is also one of the three African countries that inhabits some of the remaining mountain gorillas, with her beautiful landscape including valleys, water bodies, natural forests, mountains and with over 50 unique diverse cultures. This favours many activities that you can participate in while on your safari to Uganda and among others are luxury gorilla trekking, ballooning, chimpanzee trekking, cultural encounters and boat cruises on its freshwaters.
A luxury safari to Uganda is a worthwhile experience as you tour around the best of the best ten national parks, sleeping in luxury safari lodges with world class services, comfy rooms, swimming pools, massage parlours, gyms and fantastic views. Take a chance to trek the remaining mountain gorillas in their natural habitat within the Bwindi-Mgahinga conservation area.
A Ugandan gorilla permit is worth having because you will be given a chance to be in the presence of gorillas for 2-3 hours as you watch them groom their young ones, play, and breastfeeding among others at a cost of only $700 all year round. Also, you can take a ballooning safari in Murchison falls national park.
A luxury safari in Uganda enables you to spot the big five animals, visit the diverse cultures and take part in traditional dances, as you taste their meals. Also, visit the freshwater lakes and rivers of Uganda, from the largest Lake Victoria, to Lake Albert and Kyoga. Take a cosy beach tour along the shores of gigantic Lake Victoria and explore historic beaches like Lido Beach, Imperial botanical beach, Water front and so much more hence perfect for sunbathing, swimming and beach soccer.
Uganda luxury safaris involve fly-drive to some distant destinations, for example, flying to and from Kidepo valley national park which is the most remote and most attractive national park in the country due to its beautiful scenery and it is breath-taking. But also, there are excellent 4×4 safari vehicles which are well-aerated, with Wi-Fi, freezer and a super experienced English speaking guide.
Tourist activities to undertake during a luxury safari in Uganda.
Hiking; there are hundreds of hiking destinations in Uganda, ranging from small hills, medium mountains and high ranges. These include Rwenzori mountains, Mount. Gahinga, Sabyinyo, Mount Elgon, Mount Morungole and short ones like the Sipi falls. All these are truly rewarding when you make it to their respective peaks like Margherita peak on Rwenzori and Wagagai on Mount Elgon.
Luxurious Balloon safaris. These are carried out in Murchison Falls National Park where tourists take a 360” view of the wildlife and stunning landscape in the hot air balloon that ends with a glass of champagne and bush breakfast.
Primate trekking experiences. These include chimpanzees, gorillas and golden monkey trekking in the different national parks like Kibale, Bwindi and Mgahinga respectively.
Boat cruises. These are done on water bodies like Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth N/P, Victoria Nile in Murchison Falls National Park and Lake Victoria in Jinja among others. Here, you spot different aquatic wildlife including crocodiles and hippos.
Horseback riding. Riding horses in the wild as you encounter wildlife is fun. This activity can be done in Lake Mburo national park in western Uganda, Jinja in the east and Entebbe.
Other luxurious activities include; bird watching, cultural encounters, nature walks, photography/filming and sightseeing.
When to go for a Luxury Safari in Uganda?
Uganda can be visited all year round due to its weather but the best time is during the dry season; during the months of January-February and then June-September, this is because the animals can be easily spotted, the skies are clear, all parks are easily accessed, easy for hiking among others.
While the months of March-May and October-December are characterised by heavy rains making roads to the national parks slippery therefore inaccessible, animals try to hide far from the tracks due to plenty of food and hiking becomes difficult.
